Tolerance of a pharmaceutical

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

Tachyphylaxis

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The tolerance of a pharmacon is a clinically observed phenomenon that the effectiveness of a pharmacon decreases in spite of the correct intake of a constant dose. The term tachyphylaxis is also used for rapid loss of efficacy.

The initial intensity of the effect can be regained by increasing the dose.

Authors

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Editor: Dr. med. Lucian Cajacob